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Page does not state whether applications are currently open or closed; no deadline information was provided. As of January 2026 the program had funded 31 demonstration projects.
Green Construction Through Wood (GCWood) Program is a grant from Natural Resources Canada that funds for-profit and not-for-profit organizations demonstrating innovative use of wood-based building products and systems in construction.
Awards of up to $5 million, covering up to 50% of eligible costs, support multi-unit residential and other building projects that showcase scalable solutions using advanced wood technologies such as modular and prefabricated structural components. The program supports building code updates, housing construction acceleration, and GHG emission reductions by leveraging renewable forest products.
A 2026 renewal reorients a portion of funding to directly address Canada's housing crisis. A new call for proposals opened in February 2026.
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Green Construction Through Wood (GCWood) Program - Natural Resources Canada Skip to "About government" Immigration and citizenship Environment and natural resources National security and defence Culture, history and sport Policing, justice and emergencies Transport and infrastructure Green Construction Through Wood (GCWood) Program Funding opportunity coming in winter 2026 In February 2026, the Green Construction Through Wood (GCWood) program will open a call for proposals for multi-unit residential building projects from for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, including housing developers and providers.
Created in 2017, the Green Construction Through Wood (GCWood) program encourages the adoption of advanced wood-based building products, systems, and technologies—such as modular and prefabricated structural components.
To support the Government of Canada’s efforts to address the housing crisis, the program funds projects that demonstrate scalable and replicable solutions to accelerate housing construction and mainstream wood in design and construction.
GCWood also supports projects that showcase applications for innovative wood-based products in community infrastructure and other non-traditional wood structures, including industrial and commercial buildings.
GCWood invests in wood construction projects that generate many benefits, including: Accelerating the adoption of innovative building technologies and systems Supporting building code updates to enable taller, larger wood buildings with more occupancies Increasing the speed and capacity of housing construction through Modern Methods of Construction using wood-based products and systems.
Expanding the use of domestic forest products Reducing GHG emissions by leveraging renewable and sustainable resources that help decarbonize the built environment As part of its 2026 renewal, GCWood will reorient a portion of its demonstration funding to projects that directly support the government’s commitment of doubling Canada's current rate of residential construction over the next decade.
This includes funding for demonstration projects that deploy Modern Methods of Construction using innovative wood-based products, building systems, and technologies in the design and construction of multi-unit residential buildings.
The primary objective of the refocused GCWood program is to increase the supply of multi-unit residential buildings across Canada that use domestically manufactured wood-based building products and are cost-effective, quick to construct, and replicable.
The program will prioritize project proposals with the following features: Offers a high volume of residential units Deploys Modern Methods of Construction resulting in quicker and more cost-effective construction Uses building designs that can be scaled or replicated by the developer, builder or owner and their design teams Includes Canadian-sourced and manufactured wood-based products and building technologies Construction projects related to market-rate rental housing, student housing, northern and remote housing, transitional and social housing, and mixed-use buildings with residential components will be considered for funding.
The GCWood program provides non-repayable contributions of up to 50% of a project’s eligible costs, for a maximum of $5 million. Since its creation in 2017, GCWood has successfully funded 31 demonstration projects to de-risk and support the greater adoption and commercialization of wood-based products in the construction of tall and low-rise wood buildings and timber bridges.
As of December 2025, the program has funded: 6 schools and academic buildings The program produced the 2021 State of Mass Timber in Canada report and an interactive map to record, review, and analyze the rise of mass timber construction in Canada.
Applicants are encouraged to review the report and interactive map to see the progress Canada has made in mass timber production, design and building, and the potential for ongoing leadership in this area.
GCWood funding is open to the following applicants: Legal entities validly incorporated or registered in Canada, including: for-profit and not-for-profit organizations such as companies, developers, and providers Indigenous organizations and groups Provincial, territorial, regional, and municipal governments and their departments and agencies, where applicable Email gcwood-cvbois@nrcan-rncan. gc.
ca for more information or to join our mailing list to receive program updates, webinar dates, and registration details. For more information on other measures available to support the forestry sector and its workers or for guidance in navigating the multiple funding opportunities, please visit Support for forest sector employers and workers .
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: For-profit and not-for-profit organizations involved in multi-unit residential buildings, bridges, schools, office buildings, and mixed-use construction projects using advanced wood-based products and technologies. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $5 million (50% of eligible costs). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Green Construction Through Wood (GCWood) Program is funded by Natural Resources Canada. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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